Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has just launched its exciting new range of short haul holidays for 2015 / 16.  These include:

Costa Barcelona – a one week holiday walking in the Penedès Hills and Garraf Natural Park of Catalonia.  Highlights include the village of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia – the capital of the Penedès and famed for its Cava: the rugged limestone landscape of El Garraf Natural Park – home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, the beautiful coastal town of Sitges with a great beach, promenade, iconic church, cafes and restaurants and optional visits to historic Tarragona and Barcelona.

Price from £760 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 1 October 2015.

Majorca and Minorca - an 11 day holiday exploring two diverse Balearic islands.  Highlights of Majorca include the laid back coastal resort of Puerto Pollensa; excellent walks along great beaches and wooded hillsides; stunning views across the turquoise waters of the Aucanada Peninsula from the peak of Penya Rotja and a relaxing swim at the end of each walk.

Highlights of Minorca include, the capital Mahon – one of the largest natural harbours in the World; the city's famous Georgian style architecture; fabulous coastal and inland walks and Monte Toro – the island's highest point with pre - historic standing stones and remains of ancient settlements.

Price from £1,439 per person includes return flights, transfers + internal flights Majorca-Minorca, half board accommodation and services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 11 May 2016.

Tenerife and Lanzarote – an 11 day holiday exploring two of the Canary Islands notable for their superb walks.  Highlights in Tenerife include, San Cristobal de la Laguna, near Santa Cruz; its Cathedral and 17th and 18th century buildings (A UNESCO World Heritage site); dramatic coastal and mountain walking on the Anaga Peninsula and slopes of Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.

Highlights of Lanzarote include, Arrecife – the island's capital; superb walking through palm groves, vineyards, ancient villages, sandy beaches and the volcanic wonderland of the Timanfaya Park.  The island is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve of which over 40% is protected for its natural richness.

Price from £1,135 per person includes return flights, transfers + internal flights Tenerife-Lanzarote, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader. Departures from 12 November 2015.

Naples and Capri – a one week holiday combining the very essence of Southern Italian Neapolitan life and the genteel beauty of one of Europe's most beautiful islands.  Highlights include, the buzz of Naples and its Bay infused with the exploits of Ancient Greeks, Romans, Spanish and British; the view from the four star Hotel San Francesco al Monte across the Bay of Naples to Mount Vesuvius; great food including delectable pizzas; strolls along the beach below Cumae (famed for its Sibyl); the sculptures in the Capella Sansevero and a day trip by hydrofoil to Capri.

Price from £975 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board, 4-star, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 8 November 2015.

Gerês, Mountains and Lakes – a one week holiday in Northern Portugal exploring one of Europe's 'last unexplored wildernesses'with remote “time warp” villages.  Highlights include, the Serra do Gerês; great walks along the shore line of lakes bordered by fields of wild flowers, vines and olives; fantastic flora and fauna; the spa town of Gerês and Braga, the country's third largest city.

Price from £715 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 10 October 2015. 

Olympiada – a one week holiday in Greece's most northern region of Macedonia – birthplace of Aristotle.  Highlights include, the tranquil seaside town of Olympiada; exploring the ancient town of Stagira (Aristotle's birthplace); walking the new Aristotle Trail; the Marmari Peninsula; Ouranoupoli – the region's capital near the World Heritage Site of Mount Athos; the monasteries on Ammouliani Island; the spectacular Varvara Waterfall and a demonstration of Greek cookery by the hotel's chef Loulou.   View the Aristotle Walk here - http://news.ramblersholidays.co.uk/videos/aristotelian-walk-18296

Price from £775 per person includes return flights, transfers, B&B accommodation + dinners taken at the sea front Germaniko taverna, coach transport on two days and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 17 October 2015.   

Exploring Halkidiki – a two week holiday combining the best elements of Olympiada and Greece's idyllic peninsula of Sithonia.  On Sithonia highlights include unspoilt coastal, mountain and forest pathways through traditional villages and small coastal towns, uncrowded beaches and azure sea and delicious cuisine and wines.  Highlights from Olympiada include, the Varvara waterfall; Aristotle's Path; stunning flora and fauna; the wondrous archaeological site of Amphipolis and Mount Athos.

Price from £1,020 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 10 October 2015.

Pays Cathare – a one week holiday exploring the Cathare castles in the French Pyrenean foothills.  Highlights include, walking the ancient Sentier Cathare trail from Tuchan to Foix, where, many spectacular castles lie en route such as, Quéribus, Duilhac, Puilaurens, Puivert, Montségur, Roquefixade and Foix; walking through landscapes of outstanding beauty – brim full of medieval history.

Price from £1,125 per person includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation and the services of a dedicated tour leader.  Departures from 10 September 2015.

www.ramblersholidays.co.uk

01707 33 11 33

• Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.

• The company now operates to over 140 destinations in 60 countries.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.

•  View the online brochure here: http://preview.intellimag.com/go/rwh-ww-a15s16/

• Alongside their traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via their Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk

• The operator is a not-for-profit company and contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad.

• Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography and flora.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL scheme.

• Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is the Walking Holiday Partner of the Ramblers and has launched The Walking Partnership -an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk

   

For further information please contact grahamross1@btconnect.com 01255 670661